Lemon Rice

Prep: 10 min., Cook: 25 min. We used basmati rice for its fine texture, but you can use long-grain rice if you wish.

Yield: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1  garlic clove
• 2  cups  chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons  butter
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1  cup  basmati rice
• 1  tablespoon  grated lemon rind

Preparation

1. Slightly smash garlic clove using flat side of a knife. Stir together garlic, broth, butter, and salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice; reduce heat to low, and cook, covered, 20 minutes or until broth mixture is absorbed and rice is tender.

2. Remove and discard garlic; stir in lemon rind using a fork.

Lemon-Dill Rice: Proceed with recipe as directed, stirring 1 tsp. dried dill into cooked rice with lemon rind.